Author Topic: The moaning old git thread (Read 534568 times)

MartinW · « **Reply #1900 on:** January 24, 2017, 20:00:04 »

Everywon

Fat Rat · « **Reply #1901 on:** January 24, 2017, 20:18:10 »

I've just spent some time reading this thread from the beginning, who knew it would still be going.

You moaning old bastards

Graham62 · « **Reply #1902 on:** January 24, 2017, 20:20:25 »

you started it.

tallpaul · « **Reply #1903 on:** January 24, 2017, 21:50:42 »

Literally...

Sent using carrier pigeon...

Fat Rat · « **Reply #1904 on:** January 24, 2017, 22:47:49 »

It's nice not to be alone

Brockett · « **Reply #1905 on:** January 25, 2017, 09:52:55 »

London - English pronounciation:
evryfink or nuffink or sumpfink

I have notice, the prefix "iearrrmmm" frequently used by Liverpool and Manchester youth when responding to a question. BBC vox pop etc.

stevecro · « **Reply #1906 on:** January 28, 2017, 04:33:55 »

been on the forum for nearly 3 years and never thought to come to the Blue Oyster Bar till now. And my favourite topic.
Being aged early 60s and schooled in the 60s when mental arithmetic, English grammar, sentence construction really mattered I sometimes amuse myself by responding to someone's heartfelt comment in the paper by saying "I think you meant to use the word ....", thereby peeing them off by trivialising their whole rant.
Here's one for starters:
"There were less than 400 people at that rally against domestic violence in Sydney today"
Me: "I think you meant 'fewer than', didn't you"

stevecro · « **Reply #1907 on:** January 28, 2017, 04:41:06 »

and a woman where I used to work would insist on saying "somethink". I used to throw back "and some don't".

And don't get me started on journalists (often pompous and elated by their clever word-smithing) presenting and purporting to understand graphs and percentages.
The joy I've had correcting them in the comments section of their articles or by email to tell them to stick to the things they understand or contact me in future if they want things explained.

stevecro · « **Reply #1908 on:** January 28, 2017, 04:47:29 »

actors/actresses, people whose profession it is to pretend to be someone else, who determine to put the world right by voicing their (often very unsophisticated) opinions on things.

And those bastards who ask them for their opinions.

TLPower · « **Reply #1909 on:** January 28, 2017, 05:25:49 »

Do you feel better now Steve?

Brockett · « **Reply #1910 on:** January 28, 2017, 12:10:30 »

DVLA woes part 3

Oh! yes Rusty "what could possibly go wrong" - 23 Jan-

Today I received a letter from the DVLA demanding the return (in the enclosed envelope) of the cheque, sent in error, that they previously told me to destroy, there was, however, no return envelope.
They also instructed me to destroy the incorrect V5C form.
I have written to DVLA pointing out their contradictory instructions regarding the cheque and my raising my concern that they will now demand return of the V5C after it has been destroyed just as they have, the cheque.

I am now formerly instructing the DVLA to sit on the naughty step until they come to their senses.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #1911 on:** January 28, 2017, 12:13:00 »

People who post duplicate posts.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #1912 on:** January 28, 2017, 12:13:09 »

People who post duplicate posts.

Brockett · « **Reply #1913 on:** January 28, 2017, 12:15:40 »

If that was me .... I was doing an edit for clarification, but it just got worse. Heyho!

Fat Rat · « **Reply #1914 on:** January 28, 2017, 14:25:36 »

Not aimed at anyone Dave, it was just a poor attempt at humour.

stevecro · « **Reply #1915 on:** January 29, 2017, 02:28:09 »

Quote from: TLPower on January 28, 2017, 05:25:49

Do you feel better now Steve?

yep. Pierced the boil

earthcore · « **Reply #1916 on:** February 01, 2017, 10:20:19 »

well thought id post this here as I was a founder member of the old gits club

after a year of nasty stabby pains 2 weeks after the op my shoulder is working again
so you'll have to put up with my piss taking n general stupidity again this year
they wouldn't give me the metalwork they took out :-(
but I'm moving n constantly doing physio to build the strength up
so won't be long before I'm riding again
feels like forever
picked up an old DR600 that I've revived so I've not got to deal with the weight of the strom straight away, so ill be off to find some mud as soon as I can ride
be good to catch up with everone again
hope alls well in your respective worlds
ride hard ride free
n enjoy every minute

MartinW · « **Reply #1917 on:** February 01, 2017, 10:24:40 »

Good to see you back on your wheels Earthcore

Brockett · « **Reply #1918 on:** February 01, 2017, 11:29:35 »

That's great news earthcore.

I would advise taking it easy and slowly working your way back to riding.
But what would be the point?

user650 · « **Reply #1919 on:** February 01, 2017, 15:58:02 »

Glad things are mending well Earthcore, let us know when you're set and some of us will pop down and watch you wobble about again.